17 days in Bali Itinerary

Formerly a sleepy fishing village, the beach resort town of Kuta now represents one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kuta: Tirta Empul Temple (in Tampaksiring), Ubud (Spas & Wellness, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, & more) and Pecatu (Padang Padang Beach & Uluwatu Temple). Spend the 24th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kuta Beach - Bali, enjoy the sand and surf at Legian Beach, head outdoors with Jimbaran Bay, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tanah Lot Temple.

Discover how to plan a Kuta trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

Jakarta to Kuta is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of train, flight, and bus. Traveling from Jakarta to Kuta, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in November, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Amed.

A snaking coastline and quaint, sleepy fishing villages characterize Amed, a stretch of shorefront with seven villages in Bali's east.

Explore Amed's surroundings by going to Karangasem (White Sand Beach, Besakih Temple, & more), Tenganan Aga Village (in Tenganan) and Manggis (Mendira House, Blue Lagoon Beach, & more). There's much more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, kick back and relax at Amed Beach, contemplate the long history of Penglipuran, and stroll through Jemeluk Beach.

To see maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Amed tour planning site .

Getting from Kuta to Amed by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.